Be between 22 and 35 years old (at the beginning of the study program);

Have completed a university degree meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission into a Master’s degree in Canada (a minimum average of B [75%] – check equivalencies on the right handside of this page);

Have a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years of full-time work experience in the public sector, civil society sector or a research institute in Africa;

Meet the language requirements in French and/or English at the university where you will study;

Meet all the academic and admission requirements of the study program of choice

You are not eligible if:

You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or you have applied for permanent residency in Canada.

You are already enrolled in a degree or any program of study at a Canadian university.

You are currently employed by the Government of Canada.

International Credential – Minimum Academic Requirements

You can consult the following webpages to identify the minimum academic requirements required from your country to be admitted into a Master’s degree program in Canada.